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Arbiter I have a quick question for you.Feel free not to answer but... When you first started making machinima, how did you "advertise" your projects to spread the word? I just released my machinima series and although I have a good amount of subscribers I want to be known a little more, you know? If you or anyone has any advice please let me know. Thanks for your time.

  • 12.31.2011 1:49 PM PDT

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I didn't advertise too much.

Originally I was part of an all-elite clan, and I shared my work with my friends there. I picked up a lot of pro-elite supporters.

I didn't post on the gallery for quite some time, and even then I rarely used it.

My big help came from when Hawty McBloggy or what was her name posted my Lightshow on the Bungie blog, back when machinimas almost never showed up there. I got like 70k views in a few days and a ton of subscribers.

Even since then I've made the blog many more times, which always helps.

But really, just recently I only had around 2000 subscribers. It was with RotS that I literally quintupled my subscriber count.

  • 01.01.2012 5:54 AM PDT


Posted by: Arbiter 617
I didn't advertise too much.

Originally I was part of an all-elite clan, and I shared my work with my friends there. I picked up a lot of pro-elite supporters.

I didn't post on the gallery for quite some time, and even then I rarely used it.

My big help came from when Hawty McBloggy or what was her name posted my Lightshow on the Bungie blog, back when machinimas almost never showed up there. I got like 70k views in a few days and a ton of subscribers.

Even since then I've made the blog many more times, which always helps.

But really, just recently I only had around 2000 subscribers. It was with RotS that I literally quintupled my subscriber count.


I guess I need to post some work of mine in the Gallery then.

  • 01.01.2012 6:47 AM PDT


Posted by: Arbiter 617
I didn't advertise too much.

Originally I was part of an all-elite clan, and I shared my work with my friends there. I picked up a lot of pro-elite supporters.

I didn't post on the gallery for quite some time, and even then I rarely used it.

My big help came from when Hawty McBloggy or what was her name posted my Lightshow on the Bungie blog, back when machinimas almost never showed up there. I got like 70k views in a few days and a ton of subscribers.

Even since then I've made the blog many more times, which always helps.

But really, just recently I only had around 2000 subscribers. It was with RotS that I literally quintupled my subscriber count.


Wow. It's seems you just lucked out then huh? It's quite hard for independent machinima makers like myself to even get slightly known. It'll be hard to expand but I know I can do it sooner or later. Thanks Arbiter.

  • 01.01.2012 10:18 AM PDT

I guess I need to post some work of mine in the Gallery then.[/quote]

Don't bother. I tried using the gallery a lot but barely anyone looks at it =(

  • 01.01.2012 10:40 AM PDT

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Just produce good work, and try and get a following of fans.

Honestly I think the best thing to do is consistently make enjoyable videos.

  • 01.01.2012 11:01 AM PDT


Posted by: Arbiter 617
Just produce good work, and try and get a following of fans.

Honestly I think the best thing to do is consistently make enjoyable videos.


Alright then! That's what I shall do. It is a fun hobby afterall. =) BTW I can't wait to RoTS part 5 =)

  • 01.01.2012 11:41 AM PDT

When you are filming, do the voice actors also play their characters in-game or do different people do it?

  • 01.05.2012 8:06 AM PDT
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Dude, I loved that teaser trailer for part 5. Can't wait for part 5 to come out. I've loved this series.

  • 01.05.2012 11:49 AM PDT

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The part 5 teaser looks brilliant. I cannot wait! ;)

[Edited on 01.05.2012 1:00 PM PST]

  • 01.05.2012 1:00 PM PDT

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OMG!!! >:D Part 5 teaser was awesome!!!!

  • 01.10.2012 3:30 PM PDT

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Still looking great Arby! I'm highly anticipating each and every new episode. They just keep getting better and better. :D

My contributions (or attempt, rather) to do some advertising for RotS:
~Brass~
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  • 01.11.2012 2:04 PM PDT

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Made a quirky trailer, it's gone now though.

[Edited on 01.15.2012 11:22 AM PST]

  • 01.14.2012 11:39 AM PDT

Does anyone have lotion?
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Is mayonnaise a lotion?

This Machinima is freaking amazing! When is the 5th episode coming out?

[Edited on 07.30.2012 9:53 PM PDT]

  • 01.14.2012 11:44 AM PDT


Posted by: ICanHazRecon911
This Machinima is freaking amazing! When is the 5th episode coming out?

And heck, I know you get enough requests for this, but if you make another episode, could I be in it, please? Again, I know you get a ton of requests, but maybe if some guy can't make, I could :3


Everyone has that dream. You do not request to be in the machinima. The machinima chooses you. :O

  • 01.14.2012 1:49 PM PDT

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I tried to watch the new teaser, but was removed by you. Anyways, so when do you think that part 5 will be, Arby?

  • 01.15.2012 11:13 AM PDT

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Posted by: blade246
I tried to watch the new teaser, but was removed by you. Anyways, so when do you think that part 5 will be, Arby?

I just removed it like a minute ago.

It was mainly a joke for my friend MIK3 WB, and we had our fun. A bunch of people weren't realizing it was a joke.

  • 01.15.2012 11:21 AM PDT


Posted by: Arbiter 617
Posted by: blade246
I tried to watch the new teaser, but was removed by you. Anyways, so when do you think that part 5 will be, Arby?

I just removed it like a minute ago.

It was mainly a joke for my friend MIK3 WB, and we had our fun. A bunch of people weren't realizing it was a joke.


I loved that trailer. :(

Fido needs his own mini-series. XD

  • 01.15.2012 12:26 PM PDT

When part 5 comes out, over 100,000 people will stop and search and watch. I'm sure. This will be a machinima for some recorded hall of fame. xD

  • 01.18.2012 9:35 PM PDT

So am I allowed to say the word ORGASMIC??? How about completely capitalize it all? Cause thats the word I use to describe it.

  • 01.19.2012 2:48 PM PDT


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So am I allowed to say the word ORGASMIC??? How about completely capitalize it all? Cause thats the word I use to describe it.

So I said that before watching any of the movies... Weird right, I just felt like commenting, but now that I have watched them all, it really wasn't that bad. Some of the voices were a little annoying but hey, that's not much to complain about. Nice job.

  • 01.20.2012 3:21 PM PDT

Will there be any new characters in episode 5?

  • 01.24.2012 12:37 PM PDT

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Two new humans, one new Elite.

  • 01.24.2012 12:56 PM PDT

I thought SOPA was "dead" now?

  • 01.24.2012 1:13 PM PDT